Hyundai i30 2011 vs Mazda 3 2009

 
Hyundai i30
2011 - 2012
Mazda 3
2009 - 2011
Body: Estate car / wagonSedan
The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 126 HP105 HP
Torque: 157 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12.2 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.16.3
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.5 l/100km
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 860 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
980 km on highway1050 km on highway
690 km with real consumption730 km with real consumption
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.3 inches)155 mm (6.1 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 280'000 km350'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 18 years16 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIOUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.50 m4.58 m
Width: 1.78 m1.76 m
Height: 1.52 m1.47 m
Hyundai i30 is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 415 litres430 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1395 litresno data
Hyundai i30 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3.
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters10.4 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8201`745
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

high
Mazda 3 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 38003600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
Mazda 3 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
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